Elizabeth had the fiery red hair
and bold spirit of her father, Henry VIII of England. She also had his temper
and determination to rule. And rule she did—over her country’s great
explorations, victories, and unprecedented prosperity and power. Follow Good
Queen Bess from her perilous childhood to her glorious reign as one of the
greatest monarchs the world has ever known. Biography written by Jacob Abbott.
204 pages. Gr. 7–12.

See also our other books in the
Abbott Series, classic biographies with lessons from “history makers” carefully
woven into the fabric of a thrilling life story. These books that seek to
portray the character of their subjects accurately are designed for personal
benefit and also recommended for book reports.